Surgery Expert Witnesses in Virginia

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Surgery expert witnesses specialize in a variety of fields, including general surgery, orthopedic surgery, cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, and plastic surgery. Some of the most common specialties among these experts also include trauma surgery, pediatric surgery, vascular surgery, bariatric surgery, and colorectal surgery. They have provided opinions on the effects of surgical errors, post-operative complications, issues with informed consent, violations of standard care, and malfunctions of surgical instruments.

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Average Surgery Expert Witnesses Court Fees

$550/hr

Review Fee

$800/hr

Deposition Fee

$1000/hr

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Surgery Experts in Virginia

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This highly qualified and board certified expert is a critical care surgeon. At Virginia Commonwealth University, she earned her MD, completed a residency in General Surgery and attained fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care. She is a highly respected surgeon, with many peer-reviewed publications on wound healing. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Trauma, Critical Care, and General Surgery, as well as a Staff Surgeon, and a Surgical Intensivist at an academic medical center in Virginia.

Affiliate Professor, A university in VA

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond,

Virginia

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This actively practicing, board certified general surgeon is the current owner of a major private surgical practice as well as affiliated faculty at several regional healthcare centers. He is also extensively involved with grant funded research, and is a reviewer for several medical journals.

Affiliated Faculty, 3 Major Healthcare Centers

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Mousel Medical College

Virginia

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This board certified expert has been practicing for over 30 years. Widely published in professional journals such as the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics of North America, he currently serves as a full Professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at a major medical university, where he also acts as the Director of the Residency Program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Director, Major Medical University

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Health Sciences Antigua

Virginia

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Review Fee $800/hr
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This qualified expert of Orthopedic Surgery obtained his BS in Exercise Physiology from James Madison University and his DO in Osteopathic Medicine from Midwestern University. He completed his Internship in Orthopedic Tracking and his Residency in Orthopedic Surgery at Memorial Hospital of York and his Fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. He is a member of multiple Orthopedic Surgery Medical Associations and has 3 Publications focused on Orthopedic Surgery Research. He is currently an Adult Reconstruction Specialist at a Private Orthopedic Associates Practice.

Adult Reconstruction Specialist, Private Orthopedic Associates Practice

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Midwestern University

Fairfax,

Virginia

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $700/hr

This expert is an actively practicing plastic surgeon in the Chesapeake Bay region. He graduated from the University of Virginia with a BS in Biology and earned his MD at the University of Maryland. Thereafter, he completed residencies in Otolaryngology and Plastic Surgery at George Washington University and the University of Mississippi, respectively. He is board certified by the American Board of Otolaryngology and stays abreast of current trends in Plastic Surgery. He currently is in private practice.

Plastic Surgery Section Chief, A hospital located in Virginia

Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Maryland

Fairfax,

Virginia

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Review Fee $500/hr
Deposition Fee $600/hr
Court Fee $800/hr

This qualified expert has extensive experience in the field of general surgery. He received his AA in biology from the University of Chicago, graduating with honors, before going on to earn his MD from Georgetown University. He subsequently completed an internship and residency in general surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center. This expert is board certified in general surgery and holds a certification in battlefield acupuncture. He is active in his field as a member of the American College of Surgeons, the Excelsior Surgical Society, and the American Medical Association. He is also involved in research, having authored several research publications. Currently, this expert serves as a general surgeon for a hospital in Maryland and a hospital in Virginia, as well as an assistant professor of surgery at a military medical school in Maryland.

Assistant Professor, A military medical school in MD

Doctor of Medicine (MD), Georgetown University

Alexandria,

Virginia

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Review Fee $300/hr
Deposition Fee $350/hr
Court Fee $425/hr

This qualified expert graduated from the University of North Carolina with a BS in biology before earning her MS in physician assistant studies from Shenandoah University. She is a certified PA-C and licensed as a physician assistant in Virginia and DC. This expert has extensive experience in clinical areas such as phlebotomy, spirometry, suturing, EKGs, and operating as surgical first-assist. She formerly worked with Biologics Inc and served as the physician assistant for Dr. Patrick Correnty, MD. Currently, this expert serves as a physician assistant in general surgery for a major university-affiliated hospital in DC.

Physician Assistant, A Major Hospital in VA

Master of Science (MS), Shenandoah University

Alexandria,

Virginia

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What Can a Surgery Expert Witness Opine On?

Appendectomy

Removal of the appendix due to appendicitis.

Cholecystectomy

Surgical removal of the gallbladder.

Hernia Repair

Correction of hernias to relieve discomfort.

Mastectomy

Surgical removal of breast tissue.

Knee Replacement

Replacing damaged knee joints with prosthetics.

Cataract Surgery

Removal of cloudy lens from the eye.

FAQs for Surgery Expert Witnesses

What is the role of a surgical expert witness in legal proceedings?

A surgical expert witness provides insight into standard surgical procedures, patient care, and potential malpractice. They can review medical records, provide testimony, and clarify complex surgical issues.

What types of cases can a surgery expert witness handle?

Surgery expert witnesses can handle a variety of cases including medical malpractice, personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, and workers' compensation claims.

How can a surgical expert witness help in a medical malpractice case?

In a medical malpractice case, a surgical expert witness can identify if there was a deviation from standard care during surgery which led to patient harm or death.

Are there subspecialties within the field of surgery for which I can find an expert witness?

Yes, there are many subspecialties in surgery such as cardiothoracic, neurosurgery, orthopedic, plastic and reconstructive surgery. Expert witnesses are available for these subspecialties.

Why is it important to have a surgical expert witness with experience in the specific type of surgery involved in my case?

Each type of surgery has unique standards and procedures. An expert with specific experience can accurately assess whether those standards were met or breached.

How does Expert Institute select its Surgery expert witnesses?

Expert Institute offers a personalized approach to help you find the highest quality experts. We source actively-practicing professionals who match all your requirements for specialty areas, work experience, litigation history, fee range, certifications, location, and more.

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